Columbine Glossary

by Dave Cullen

Columbine Glossary

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Contavene

To offend against order

Despot

A ruler who has absolute power, tyrant, dictator

Clamor

Confused noise, often loud and insistent

Dour

Severe, stern, gloomy

Spurious

False, fake, not what it is supposed to be

Sobriety

The state of being sover, solem, staid

Modicum

Small quantity, just enough, particle

Extol

Enthusiastically praise

Turpitude

Wicked behavior, depravity

Upbraid

To scold, find fault

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